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Municipality of Het Hogeland: applying to collect a driving licence

Please note: You can only apply for a driving licence if you live in the Netherlands and are registered with a local authority.

  • 1 color passport photo. Please note the passport photo requirements
  • If your license is lost: a valid form of identification
  • If renewing: your old driver's license
  • Debit card or cash

You must apply for your driving licence in person at the local council where you live and are registered. You will need to make an appointment to do so.

Make an appointment

In some cases, you can also apply for your driving licence online. You can then collect your new driving licence from the counter after just 2 working days. You can apply via the RDW website. You can find out how to apply for a driving licence online on the RDW website.

Driving licence: €53.65

Express application: €93.30

Self-declaration for the medical examination: €46.90

After about a week, you can pick up your driver’s license in person at city hall.

Need it sooner?

If you need your driver’s license quickly, you can submit an expedited application. If you apply before 2:00 PM, you can pick it up the next business day. There is an additional fee for expedited applications.

How long is it valid?

  • Under 65 years of age: valid for 10 years.
  • Between 65 and 70 years of age: valid until your 75th birthday.
  • Between 70 and 75 years of age: valid for 5 years.
  • Over 75 years of age: valid for a maximum of 5 years.

Questions about this topic?

Contact the Municipality of Het Hogeland

Visiting addresses

Hoofdstraat-West 1

9981AA Uithuizen

Opening hours
Monday
8:30 - 16:30
Tuesday
8:30 - 16:30
Wednesday
8:30 - 16:30
Thursday
8:30 - 16:30
Friday
8:30 - 12:30
Saturday
Closed
Sunday
Closed

Hoofdstraat W. 70

9951AC Winsum

Opening hours
Monday
8:30 - 16:30
Tuesday
8:30 - 16:30
Wednesday
8:30 - 16:30
17:30 - 20:00
Thursday
8:30 - 16:30
Friday
8:30 - 12:30
Saturday
Closed
Sunday
Closed
Last updated on 9 April 2026